Fluorescence

Fluorescence Engeenering - 5th - Quota 150 Resp: Prof. Rosamaria Fiorini	Research Activity
	Staff
	Equipment

Research Activity
The main research interest of Dr. Fiorini is the use of fluorescence spectroscopy to study biological membranes physical state (in artificial membranes, isolated membranes and membranes in whole cells) and proteins in solution or embedded into artificial membranes. The physical state is a very important feature for membrane functions, and it can be modulated by a variety of endogenous and exogenous factors. A specific physical state is necessary to assure the optimal mobility and flexibility of the proteins involved in membrane functions. In the last few years she applied the steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy to study biological membranes isolated from bivalve mollusks.			click on the images to enlarge

Study of proteins in solution or embedded into artificial membranes	Study of endocannabinoids in biological and artificial systems	Enzymatic activity

Staff
Prof. Rosamaria Fiorini tel. 071 2204396 r.fiorini@univpm.it

Equipment
Equipment Beckman UV-Vis spectrophotometer pH meter Analytical and technical balances Circulating water bath, Haake Beckman preparative centrifuge and Beckman ultracentrifuge, equipped with fixed angle and swing-out rotors LiposoFast apparatus, Avestin,Inc LS50B and LS55 Perkin Elmer fluorometers (see figure on the side)
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